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ARTICLE

What is an article?
An article is a piece of writing discussing plethora of interesting topics and facts that are usually
published in a newspaper, magazine, newsletter or even journals. An article could be formally
and informally written depending on the target audience and the platform the article is going to
be published. You could also express and highlight your thoughts and opinions pertaining to the
topic highlighted.

You could be asked to write an article:

• to compare and contrast
• to present an opinion and discuss a certain information
• to offer a suggestion or an advice to a pre-existing problem
• to describe an event / a person / a place

How to write an article?

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You need to familiarise yourself with the layout of an article. The layout consists of:
• a title
• the author’s name
• the introduction paragraph
• the body paragraphs
• the conclusion paragraph
Title
• the title should be relevant and is able to suggest what the whole article is going to be
about
• avoid dramatic title
The name of the writer
• you can use your name or create a name
The introduction paragraph
• a sneak peek into what the article is going to be about
• you could start your introduction with a quote, a saying or even a question
The body paragraphs
• the body paragraphs focus on answering the given questions
• it is advisable to give more than 1 point for each question
• each point has to be followed with an elaboration
The conclusion
• the conclusion should summarise or rephrase what have been discussed in the body
paragraphs
• you can a general opinion of the topic discussed
• do not introduce a new point in the conclusion

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How to come up with a title for your article?

• A quick way to give your article a title is by going back to the question. Read and identify
the topic assigned in the question.
• Take a look at the sample question below.

Articled wanted!
Camping: Its benefits and Challenges

• Why do people camp?

• What are the benefits of camping?
• What are the challenges in camping?

Write an article answering these questions.

The best article will be displayed in the school newsletter.

• Your title could be ‘Camping: Its benefits and Challenges’

**Caution: This trick might not work all the time but it often does**

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What is thesis statement and topic sentence?

THESIS STATEMENT TOPIC SENTENCE

A thesis statement is the last sentence A topic sentence is the first sentence in
in the introductory paragraph. It explains each body paragraph. Contrary to a thesis
and outlines what the whole essay is going statement, it aims to explain what the
to be about. paragraph is going to focus on. All of the
topic sentences eventually would reflect
the thesis statement in the introduction.

Let’s analyse how a thesis statement and topic sentences are written based on the
question given.
Articled wanted!
Camping: Its benefits and Challenges
• Why do people camp?
• What are the benefits of camping?
• What are the challenges in camping?

Write an article answering these questions.

The best article will be displayed in the school newsletter.

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INTRODUCTION THESIS STATEMENT

Imagine enjoying a warm bonfire with a group of close friends. Bliss! **it explains what the
Camping might not be **everyone’s cup of tea** but despite its whole essay is going to
challenges there are aplenty of benefits to gain from it. be about

BODY PARAGRAPH 1 TOPIC SENTENCE 1

**Camping is a fun outdoor activity that is suitable for everyone. An **it explains that this
elderly avid nature lover would find camping as enjoyable as a paragraph will be
teenager. discussing who is
suitable for
BODY PARAGRAPH 2 TOPIC SENTENCE 2
**There are myriad of benefits of camping. To start with, camping **it explains that this
could help you to distress. Leave the deadlines and assignments at paragraph will be
home and enjoy the nature at your own pace. Furthermore, camping discussing the benefits
could provide you with the much needed exercise especially if your of camping
routines entails long period of sitting. Hiking, fishing and kayaking are
guaranteed to wake those muscles up. You could also strengthen your
family bond by camping with your loved ones.

BODY PARAGRAPH 3 TOPIC SENTENCE 3

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**In spite of the fun of camping, you need to prepare for possible **it explains that this
problem that is associated with the activity. A sudden change in the paragraph will be
weather could be devastating so be ready with the right gear. focussing on potential
Mosquitoes and bugs too could pose an issue. Should you come problems while
unprepared know that there are alternatives to survive them. For camping.
instance, a light-coloured long sleeves or a well-lit campfire. Another
drawback that could mar your camping trip is falling ill. Hence
remember to be equipped with drugs such as paracetamol to still enjoy
your trip.

CONCLUSION General opinion

In conclusion, you should give camping a try at least once in your life
time as **what does not kill you make you stronger.**

Vocabulary
Using the words in the box, complete the following sentences.

Avid myriad Gear Mar

1. Our scuba ________________ was stolen last week.

2. The new bookstore at the corner of Jalan Laksamana offers _________________ of
interesting books at a steal.
3. Their friendship was ________________________ by jealousy and envy.
4. As an _________________ painter, Kellie has donated many of her personal favourite
collections to various non-profit organisations.

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Below are 4 article questions. Each question is followed by 3 topic sentences. Each topic sentence gives
a gist of what each body paragraph will be about. The topic sentences should be reflected in the thesis
statement.

Based on the question and the topic sentences, choose the best thesis statement for each question.

Practice 1

Write an article on the various sports available for people from all walks of life to maintain a
healthy lifestyle. Golf? Bowling?

• Topic Sentence 1: It is not limited to any age group.

• Topic Sentence 2: It can be played at any time.
• Topic Sentence 3: It does not require any expensive equipment.

• The thesis statement for this article is:

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Practice 2

Write an article about which group of people requires more care. Teenagers? Elderly?

• Topic Sentence 1: You must provide for their physical needs.

• Topic Sentence 2: You must provide for their emotional needs.
• Topic Sentence 3: You must help them grow mentally.

• The thesis statement for this article is:

_____________________________________________________________

Practice 3

Write an article about one place you would like to visit and explain why you would like to travel
there. Paris? Korea?

• Topic Sentence 1: I would like to travel to France because I love French food.
• Topic Sentence 2: Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and I would like to see
it.
• Topic Sentence 3: I would like to practice my French and become more fluent.

• The thesis statement for this article is:

_____________________________________________________________

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Task 2
Study the sample article again. Are there other new words that intrigued you? List them
in the box below.

Meaning
No New word **check the meaning and how to use the word in the dictionary**

1
2
3
4

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Task 3
Let’s read for the points and elaborations.
Study the sample essay above. Identify the points and elaboration and write them in the
box below. The elaboration usually answers ‘why,’ ‘how’ or ‘what’.

Question Point Elaboration The WH-q used

Why do people camp?

What are the benefits

of camping?

What are the

challenges in
camping?

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COHESIVE DEVICES

When writing remember that it is fundamental to ensure that your ideas are communicated clearly.
This can be achieved by using cohesive devices. Cohesive devices help to string one idea to another
by establishing a connection between the points, the paragraphs and eventually the whole essay.
There are variety cohesive devices to choose from depending on your purpose. But be cautious, do
not overuse them.

Task 4
Study the table below. Then choose any of the cohesive devices in its category and use it
in a sentence.
Function Cohesive devices Example of usage
When you want to add a point In addition In addition to being used as a platform to
or link the new point to the Moreover meet new people social media too is a
previous idea that have been Similarly source of information.
discussed earlier or link ideas Moreover
together Besides Now you try: ________________________
As well as ___________________________________
Furthermore ___________________________________

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By the same token ___________________________________

When you want to show a Nonetheless On the other hand, many are being bullied
contradicting / opposing idea Instead on social media.
In spite of
Conversely Now you try: ________________________
On the other hand ___________________________________
Nevertheless ___________________________________
___________________________________

When you want to use an In general Social media notably the Instagram and
example to support your point For instance TikTok is popular among youngsters
For example compared to the elderly.
To illustrate
To enumerate Now you try: ________________________
Notably ___________________________________
When you want to show effect Thus Hence, it is vital for us to know the
or result Consequently etiquette of using social media.
As a result
Hence Now you try: ________________________
Therefore ___________________________________
___________________________________

When you want to conclude the In summary In essence, social media is part of our lives
essay / to summarise an idea In essence but we do have to be prudent in its usage.
In conclusion
In short Now you try: ________________________
To sum up ___________________________________
___________________________________

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Task 5
Study the sample essay below and circle all the cohesive devices used.

Camping: Its benefits and Challenges

By Marrisa Reis Stanford

Imagine enjoying a warm bonfire with a group of close friends. Bliss!

Camping might not be everyone’s cup of tea but despite its challenges
there are aplenty of benefits to gain from it.
Camping is a fun outdoor activity that is suitable for everyone. An
elderly avid nature lover would find camping as enjoyable as a teenager.
There are myriad of benefits of camping. To start with, camping
could help you to distress. Leave the deadlines and assignments at home

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and enjoy the nature at your own pace. Furthermore, camping could
provide you with the much needed exercise especially if your routines
entails long period of sitting. Hiking, fishing and kayaking are guaranteed
to wake those muscles up. You could also strengthen your family bond by
camping with your loved ones.
In spite of the fun of camping, you need to prepare for possible
problem that is associated with the activity. To illustrate, a sudden change
in the weather could be devastating. Mosquitoes and bugs too could pose
an issue. Should you come unprepared know that there are alternatives
to survive them. For instance, a light-coloured long sleeves or a well-lit
campfire. Another drawback that could mar your camping trip is falling ill.
Hence remember to be equipped with drugs such as paracetamol to still
enjoy your trip.
In conclusion, you should give camping a try at least once in your
lifetime as what does not kill you make you stronger.

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Task 6

Study the essay below and answer the questions that follow.

Articled wanted!
How to overcome flood

• What are the causes of flood?

• What are the effects of flood?
• How to stay safe during flood?

Write an article answering these questions.

The best article will be displayed in the school newsletter.

Flood: A Never Ending Story

By
Marrisa Reis Stanford

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Flood is a natural disaster that could be deadly. But how much do you know about it?
What are the causes of flood, its effects and ways to survive it?

Flood is induced by various factors. The primary causes of flood are heavy downpours
and poorly maintained drains. When the drainage system fails to function effectively
water accumulates hence resulting in flood. Moreover, lack of vegetation too
contribute to flood. Vegetation functions to slow down runoff during heavy downpour.
But alas, the vegetation is replaced with skyscrapers.
So, what are the ramification of flood? Flood contaminates the water resources and
this gives rise to waterborne diseases such as cholera. This could lead to fatality upon
consumption. Affected businesses, on the other hand, have to close down leaving
many people unemployed. Flood too is detrimental to the victims’ emotional well-
being. Flood victims might experience trauma resulting in depression and sleeping
disorder.
What do you do to stay safe during flood? You should listen to the radio or television
to keep abreast with updates of the situation. Next, you should leave you belongings
and evacuate your house immediately if you are instructed by the authorities. It is
advisable to move to higher grounds. You should also avoid wading in floodwater to
avoid from any mishap.
In short, flood is Mother Nature’s way of telling us that we have been reckless and
irresponsible. It is time for us to changes our lifestyle to preserve what little is left for
the future generation.
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1. What is the title of the article?

__________________________________________________________________________

2. What is the thesis statement?

__________________________________________________________________________

3. What is the topic sentence for:

a paragraph 2
_____________________________________________________________________
b paragraph 3
_____________________________________________________________________
C paragraph 4
_____________________________________________________________________

4 What are the points used to answer the question ‘What are the causes of flood?’
1 _____________________________________________________________________
2 _____________________________________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________________________________

5 What are the points used to answer the question ‘What are the effects of flood?’

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1 _____________________________________________________________________
2 _____________________________________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________________________________

6 What are the points used to answer the question ‘How to stay safe during flood?’
1 _____________________________________________________________________
2 _____________________________________________________________________
3 _____________________________________________________________________

7 What are the cohesive devices used in paragraph 3?

__________________________________________________________________________

8 Find words / phrases in the text mean:

a plants especially those found in a particular area or habitat (paragraph 2)
_____________________________________________________________________
b a complex and unwelcome consequence (paragraph 3)
_____________________________________________________________________
c an occurrence of death (paragraph 3)
_____________________________________________________________________
d remove someone from a place of danger to a safer place (paragraph 4)
_____________________________________________________________________
e an unlucky accident (paragraph 4)
_____________________________________________________________________

9 What is the tone of the article?

__________________________________________________________________________

10 How long is the article?

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LET’S PRACTISE WRITING

Article wanted!
Stress management

• Factors contributing to stress among adolescents

• Effects of stress on adolescents
• How to lead a stress-free life?

Write an article answering these questions.

The best article will be displayed in the school magazine.

_____________________________________________

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CHECKLIST!
Before you submit your work, ask yourself whether you have:

• given your article a title / x

• put forward relevant factors that contribute to stress among / X
adolescents and elaborate on them
• included the effects of stress on adolescents and elaborate on them / X
• suggested ways to lead a stress-free life and elaborate on them / X
• sum up the topic discussed / give a general opinion / X
• used cohesive devices appropriately / X
• used some of the new words you have learned / X
**did you use them correctly?

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• a thesis statement in your introduction paragraph / X
• topic sentences for your body paragraphs / X
• written between 200 – 250 words / X

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WRITING A REPORT
• A report is generally an informative piece of writing related to a plan, situation, person,
experience and place.
• A report is normally addressed to someone in authority. For example, principal, teacher
advisor, manager and director.
• It is normally written upon a request or instruction.
• A report need to be written in a formal style using complex sentence structures with non
– colloquial English.
• The use of passive form in report should be more frequent as it reflects the formal idea of
the essay.
• Main ideas and sub ideas should be connected with the use of linking words/phrases.
• The writer should also think of whom the report should be address to and who is writing
the report. This information is usually available in the instruction given.
• Before you start writing, give your report an appropriate subject title, and the plan your
ideas appropriately before you executed the writing part.
• For every paragraph think of a suitable subheading that relates to the idea clearly and
then decide the information that you will include under the subheading.

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The introduction should
clearly state the purpose
of the report and what
An introduction
would be discussed in
the report.

The body paragraph can

be divided into a few
paragraphs and each
Body
paragraph should be
paragraphs
under suitable
subheadings.

The conclusion should

summarise the entire
idea developed in the
report. It may also
A conclusion include suggestion,
opinion or
recommendation which
are related and suitable
to the report.

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USEFUL LANGUAGES

Write a brief introduction and state the purpose of the report.

- The aim/purpose of this report is to….
Introduction - This report is on …
- This report focuses on …
- This report deals with…
- Give information and expand the points. You can use headings.
- Arrange the points in paragraphs.
- Use linkers / conjunctions.
- Make recommendations / suggestions (you can use the phrases
below)
Points - I suggest you should consider…
- It is recommended that…
- My recommendations are as follows…
- In my opinion, in future, we should…
- To improve the situation, I recommend…
State your overall impression / opinion and conclude the report. You can
use phrases like…
- To sum up, …
Conclusion
- On the whole, …

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- In brief, …
- To conclude, …

LINKING WORDS
Linking Words are words used to join two or more statements.
Task 1
Match the type of linking words with the correct list of linking words given below.

TO SHOW TO SHOW TO GIVE TO

TO ADD TO REASON EXCEPTION EXAMPLE SUMMARIZE
SEQUENCE

to begin with, subsequently, finally, concurrently, firstly 1.

in brief,to sum up, to conclude, in conclusion, as a result 2.

and, besides, furthermore, moreover, in addition 3. TO ADD

because, evidently, indeed, in fact 4.

for example, for instance, in particulaar to demonstrate, to illustrate 5.

yet, however, nevertheless, in spite of, despite 6.

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Task 2
Look at the photos and think of ways that the stadium and theatre might be use by a range of
local people. Read the following comments and think of examples of your own

Opinion from people

The coach of the local football team : ‘A stadium would be a great place for holding national
and international matches.’

A middle – aged businessman : ‘A theatre would allow me to see a great variety of shows and

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plays. At the moment, we have to travel to see decent live performances.’

A young secretary : ‘I’m an athletics fan. The stadium would mean I can see top – class
competitions.

A keen amateur actor : ‘There’s nowhere really good to put on our Drama Society’s
performances – the theatre would be ideal for us.’

An unemployed youth : ‘ A stadium might provide me with a job, as I’m interested in working in
sports. There just aren’t the jobs for people like me without this kind of facility’.

A pensioner : ‘I’ve always loved going to palys, and now I’m retired, a theatre would give me the
perfect hobby.’

Complete the table below with notes from the opinions in the table above .

Benefits of a stadium Benefits of a theatre

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Task 3

Read the model text below, and write in the missing headings.

To The Town Council

From Jeremy Jeremiah
Date 5 March 20 __
Subject Building Project : Stadium or theatre?

____________________________________________(1)
The purpose of this report is to recommend which building project would be most beneficial
to the town.

_____________________________________________(2)
This would benefit the town in two man ways. It would allow young people to participate in
more sporting activities. The present facilities are inadequate and very old. Professional

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competition could be held and people would be able to see top – class athletes, footballers and
swimmers.

_____________________________________________(3)
A variety of rock and classical concerts, operas and plays could be seen in the town, and it could
even be used as a cinema. It could be used to hold events for the local community, such as
school concerts, and would be an ideal place for our local dance festival.

_____________________________________________ (4)
While a theatre could offer many benefits, it would only appeal to a certain section of the
population. In my opinion, the town council should build a sports stadium, because it could offer
more facilities to a bigger range of people, both spectators and participants in sporting events.
Furthermore, it would provide more job opportunities for the unemployed than the theatre
would.

Task 4
Read the model text again and answer the following questions.

1. Does the report contain all the points asked for in the exam question?
_______________________________________________________________________

2. Is the introduction suitable for the report?

_______________________________________________________________________

3. What is the purpose of the conclusion?

_______________________________________________________________________

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Task 5

Fill in the blanks below with the correct linking words.

As the Secretary of the English Language Society, your Teacher Advisor has asked you to
write a report about the activities carried out during the club meetings and suggest ways
in which you can make it more interesting for the club members next year. Write your
report in about 200 to 250 words.

To : The Teacher Advisor, English Language Society

From : Harleen Kaur a/p Dhaliwal Singh
Subject : Improving the English Club activities

Introduction
2021 is a quiet year for the English Language Society and other clubs as well. This is due to

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the Movement Control Order (MCO) caused by the spread of Coronavirus in our country which has
affected the co-curriculum activities badly. This report focuses on how to make the activities more
interesting for the members.
Activities carried out
To start with, only few activities were carried out by the English Language Society this year.
The Annual General Meeting was held on 14th February which was attended 32 members and the
Poetry recitation was held on 21 February at the English Room. Looking at the situation now, I feel
that we need to plan and look at other methods to make the club activities more interesting.

Virtual Trip
Firstly, we can join a virtual trip to the `Modern Acts’, an institution specialising in theatre
production and performance. The students can get the experience on how to direct a play. They
can also enjoy a short performance entitled, `Building Actors, Where Do We Go from Here?’. the
trip will be enjoyable and enriching.
e-Newsletter
In addition, the English Language Society members can compile interesting articles and
English essays from the club members to publish a Newsletter. We can use Canva and Flipbook
applications to create an e-newsletter accessible to all members. I suggest Amy Chuah to be the
editor for the newsletter as she has vast experience in publishing magazine.

Conclusion
To sum up, if we carry out the suggestions I have made, we can arouse the interests of
English Language Society members to participate actively in all the club activities.

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LET’S PRACTISE WRITING

Task 4 – As the Head Prefect of your school, your principal has asked you to write a report for
the school magazine on why students lack interest in English Language and suggest ways how
they can excel in the language. Write your report in about 200 to 250 words.

To ____________________________________________________
From ____________________________________________________
Date ____________________________________________________
Subject ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________(1)
______________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________(3)
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_____________________________________________ (4)
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Reviews

A review is a short description of a film, play, book, etc. It is either formal or informal
in style, depending on the readers it is addressed to.

Present tenses are normally used in a review.

A good review should consist of :

In which you give all the background information of the story

An Introduction
(setting, type, characters, etc)

Consisting of two or more paragraph in which all the main points

Main body of the plot are presented in time sequence as well as comments

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on action, plot, character development, directing, etc;

The writer recommends or does not recommend the

A conclusion
film/book/performance etc, giving reason

Outline of a Review

Introduction
Paragraph 1
• Background (setting, type of story, main character)
…………………………………………………….
Main Body
Paragraph 2
• Main points of the plot
Paragraph 3
• General comments
……………………………………………………
Conclusion
Paragraph 4
• Recommendation

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Useful Language Review

This well – written/informative/ fascinating book….,

Background
The film/story is set in…..,
This work is based on…….,
The plot focuses on…..,
The story begins……,
Main points of plot The plot has an unexpected twist….,
The film reaches a dramatic climax…..,
It is rather long/confusing/slow……..,
The cast is excellent/weak …..,
General comments The script is dull/clever…..,
It has a tragic/surprising end ……., etc.
Don’t miss it, it will change the way you see…….,
Recommendations It is well worth seeing….,
I wouldn’t recommend it because……,etc.
Task 1

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Read the model essay and write down the topic for each paragraph.

Dennis the Menace is a comedy set in a quiet American

neighbourhood. Mason Gable plays the lead role as Dennis, the
eight – year – old mischief – maker who manages to catch a thief.
Walter Matthau is Mr Wilson, the man who lives next door to
Dennis.
A thief steals gold coins from Mr Wilson and, as he’s running away,
he spots Dennis hiding in Mr Wilson’s garden. Dennis is snatched
by the thief and their adventure begins. Dennis is not the least bit
frightened and drives the thief mad with his constant talking. Soon
he discovers that the thief has Mr Wilson’s gold. The film reaches
a humorous climax when Dennis ties the thief up and hands him
over to the police. Mr Wilson then sees Dennis in a different light.
The cast is excellent, and young Mason Gable surely has a bright
acting career ahead of him. The film is full of hilarious scenes as it
successfully portrays children’s natural curiosity in a comical way.
Dennis the Menace is a film well worth seeing. Children of all ages
as well as adults, will love this charming story. It is a highly
entertaining film which is sure to be one of the year’s biggest hits.

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Task 2
The following lists of adjectives are used to describe plot and scripts. List them in the appropriate
boxes.
well – highly
moving confusing original thrilling tragic
written entertaining
poorly – tear –
gripping excellent shocking involving unimaginative
written jerking

PLOT/STORY

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___________________________________ SCRIPT

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Task 3
The following lists of adjectives are used to describe characters. List them in the appropriate boxes.
well -
boring strong humorous realistic villainous weak
developed

dull convincing predictable unbelievable frightening spooky valiant

POSITIVE

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___________________________________ NEGATIVE

___________________________________

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Task 4
Fill in the gaps with words from task 2 and 3. Then match the sentences with the types of
stories/films mentioned in the list.

thriller/horror love story detective story/mystery action/adventure science fiction

Sentence Type of Story

The chase scenes were so _______________ that I was on

the edge of my seat.
It was such a(n)__________________story, and the
ending, when the lovers part forever, is very tragic.
The were some really ___________________monsters, and
there was so much blood that I found it quite
______________.
The aliens were so ____________________ that I almost

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believed they were real.
The plot was quite _________________ because the
policemen had so many clues to follow up.

Task 5
Fill in the correct adjectives from the list below.
dull unbelievable frightening original highly
entertaining
tragic predictable well – developed shocking gripping

1. The story is extremely___________ - I’ve neve read anything like it before.

2. The characters were totally____________ - no one would act like that in such a dangerous
situation.
3. It is an absolutely _________________film – I didn’t take my eyes off the screen for a single
instant.
4. The plot was so _____________ that you knew how the story was going to end from the first
scene.
5. This_______________ play will keep you laughing from beginning to end.
6. The characters are so ____________ that by the end of the book you feel you’ve known
them all your life.
7. There is a(n)______________ scene near the end of the film in which the hero’s wife dies in
his arms.
8 Parts of the film were so_________________ that I nearly jumped out of my seat.

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Task 6
Read the following book review and put the paragraphs in the correct order in the space given.

Jane Eyre
The book is beautifully written, with poetic descriptions and excellent dialogue.
The writer has created a dramatic, gripping plot with well – developed, very
believable characters, letting us see into the soul of a sensitive but strong young
woman.
This book’s fascinating plot is guaranteed to keep the reader absorbed from
beginning to end. Don’t miss your chance to read this classic masterpiece. Once
you have read it, you will never forget it.

Jane Eyre, the main character of the novel, is an orphan who has a very unhappy
childhood. Despite this, she becomes a strong – willed young woman. When she
leaves the orphanage she becomes the governess at Thornfield Hall, Mr
Rochester’s mansion. Strange things begin to happen there, and when a
mysterious secret is revealed, Jane’s life is changed forever.
If you are looking for a romantic but mysterious story about a lonely woman
who, after many strange experiences, finds lasting love, you should definitely

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read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

Task 7
Read the model book review below and identify the topic of each paragraph. Then, choose the most suitable word from
those on the right to complete each of the numbered spaces in the model.
Ellie’s Success by Amisha Bachchan, is a (1) ________________which has won a major
national writers’ competition, and deservedly so. It is a (2)_____________story
(3)_____________in northern India during the early part of the past century which tells the
(4)_____________of a young woman Ellie Kapoor, in her struggle to make herself known in the
business world which was dominated by men at that time. Her neighbour and childhood friend,
Amin Khan, causes here the greatest difficulties of all.

The story begins with Ellie being left a considerable sum of money in her grandfather’s will.
Subsequently, she decides to set up a catering business as a means of earning a living, making
use of her abilities as a good cook. The (5) _____________ follows Ellie’s ups and downs as she
tackles problem after problem to make her dream come true which forms the entire story.

The tale is (6)______________, with episodes which are both (7) ___________ and
(8)__________ and retains the reader’s interest throughout. It gives a
(9)_______________insight into life in the early 1900’s and the hardships encountered by
people at that time.

Ellie’s Success is well (10) _____________ reading, if you enjoy period fiction. It can
teach the reader about fair play, or lack of it, in the business world and provides a welcome
break from set literary texts and coursebooks.

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1 A biography B romance C novel D thriller

2 A long B well - written C box - office D children’s
3 A placed B put C set D timed
4 A details B plot C character D tale
5 A plot B script C dialogue D screenplay
6 A real B excellent C historic D spectacular
7 A mowing B growing C true D thorough
8 A warm B heart - warming C affectionate D caring
9 A absorbed B well - directed C documentary D fascinating
10 A for B good C worth D rewarding

LET’S PRACTISE WRITING

The editor of your school newspaper has invited students to send in reviews of a film they have
seen recently which would be of interest to their fellow students.

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Write your review.

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SELF -ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

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Tick where appropriate :

After Completing this module : Yes No

1. I know how to organise my ideas when writing a review.

2. I have learnt new vocabulary that can be used to write review.

3. I have learnt to construct sentences using appropriate tenses.

I understand that I need to practise writing often to become a
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better writer.
5. I can now confidently write my own review on a book or movie.

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WRITING A STORY

A narrative can be written in the first or the third person and describes a series of events, either
imaginary or based on your own experience. A good narrative should consist of :

a) An introduction in which you set the scene (people involved, time, place) in an interesting
way to catch the reader’s attention and make him/her wan to continue reading your story.

b) A main body consisting of tow or more paragraphs in which you develop your story; and

c) A conclusion in which you can refer to people’s feelings, comments and reactions or
consequences. The more unpredictable your conclusion is, the longer – lasting the
impression it will make on the reader.

Things to consider when writing a story

• You should never start writing your story before you have decided on a plot.

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• Sequence of events is very important. Use time words such as : at first, before,
until, while, during, then, after, finally, etc.
• Use of various adjective (disgusted, exhilarating, etc) and adverbs (fearlessly,
surprisingly, etc.) to describe feelings and actions, as well as use of direct speech
and a variety of verbs, will make your story more exciting to read.
• Be careful with the tenses you choose.
• You can use the Past Continuous to set the scene (e.g. It was raining hard and the
wind was blowing as Jonathan drove towards the small cottage.),
• You can use the Past Simple to describe the main events of the story. (e.g.
Jonathan opened the garden gate and went through the garden towards the front
door. He knocked on the door but there was no answer)
• You can use the Past Perfect to provide the background of the story ( e.g.
Jonathan had been planning to visit the old cottage for months before he was able
to do so).
• Descriptions of people, places, object or events and descriptive techniques can
be used in a narrative when you want to emphasise specific parts of your
narration.

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Task 1

Read the model below, which begins with the words “Sleep tight, Scottie,”…… and write down
the topic of each paragraph. In which person is the story written? Underline the parts of the
story where descriptive techniques are employed. Underline the time words, adjectives,
adverbs and direct speech. Has the writer used a variety of adjective and adverbs, or are the
same words used several times.?

‘’Sleep tight, Scottie, “his mother said as she kissed him goodnight and
turned off the light. As soon as she had closed the door behind her, Scott was
fast asleep. He was completely exhausted after spending the whole afternoon
assembling his new train set and then watching it go around the tracks and
through the tunnels. Suddenly, a ball of brilliant yellow light shot past the
window. Scott woke with a start hen the ball entered his room. The light was so
bright that he had to shut his eyes.

When he opened them, he saw a strange, little man, about a foot tall,
with orange skin and huge blue eyes. Scott, not the least bit frightened, said in a

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friendly voice, “Hello, I’m Scott. Who are you?” The miniature man said nothing,
but picked up a battery from the untidy heap of toys on the floor. He started
running around the room, pointing urgently at the rest of Scott’s toys. “What do
you want?” asked Scott, who was puzzled.

The man began shaking the battery frantically, and Scott realised that
that was what he wanted. Scott opened all his toys, took out the batteries and
piled them on the floor. Immediately gathering up all the batteries, the little man
leapt onto the window sill, smiled warmly at Scott and disappeared.

When Scott woke up the next morning, he thought about his unusual
dream. He stared at his train set before jumping out of bed and trying to switch
it on. Nothing happened. The Scott realised that it had no batteries…… and there
were no batteries in any of his other toys, either.

Adapted from, Short Stories in English by Olly Richards

Has the writer used a variety of adjective and adverbs, or are the same words used several times.?

a) Has the write used a variety of adjective and adverbs?

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Task 2

Which of the following beginnings and endings are more interesting? Why?

Beginnings…………….
I woke up and got out of the bed. I had a shower, ate breakfast and left.
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Bright morning sunlight shone through my bedroom window when I woke. I lay there
B lazily for a few minutes, then jumped out of the bed and stepped under the hot water
of the shower. The smell of coffee drifted through from the kitchen.

State your choice and provide reasons

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Exhausted and soaked to the skin, I slammed the front door behind me. I threw myself
A onto my bed, stared into the darkness and thought bitterly, “Why me?”

B At last, I was home again, and soon went to bed, It had been a tiring day.

State your choice and provide reasons

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Task 3
The following adjective and adverbs can be used instead of other simplistic ones. Put them into
the correct box. Can you think of any more words?

absolutely entirely miniature terrific extremely nasty

delightful horrible microscopic thoroughly gigantic disgusting
enormous massive superb horrifying tiny huge
terrible wonderful unpleasant fabulous

Big
Small
Very
Bad
Good/Nice

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Task 4

The adverbs below describe the way a person might speak or act. Explain what each adverb
means, then choose suitable words from the list to complete the sentences.

sarcastically angrily threateningly frantically hurriedly miserably

confidently suddenly urgently nervously patiently calmly

The woman on the third-floor balcony of the burning building waved her arms____________
to attract the fireman’s attention.

“Get out of here!” Bill shouted _____________his face turning red.

“My dog has run away!’ the little girl sobbed___________________.

_______________without any warning, her guide spun round and held a knife to her throat.

The detective looked at him in disbelief. “Oh, yes, of course a criminal like you would not
want RM 5 million,” he said ________________________.

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She gathered her papers together____________________ and rushed off to the meeting,
which had already begun.

“If you tell anyone, you’ll be sorry,” said the kidnapper___________________.

“Don’t worry, I’ll kill the dragon,” the knight said ______________ to the king.

Task 5

Read the following short texts and fill the gaps with linking words or phrases from the lists below.

as soon as at last immediately meanwhile then when while

The aeroplane had only been in the air for about twenty minutes (1)_____________suddenly it
began to dive towards the ground. (2) ________________ the passengers began to panic. (3)
___________the flight attendants realised what was happening, they did their best to calm
everyone down, (4) _____________the plane continued to lose altitude. (5)___________, in
the cockpit, the pilot was struggling to control the plane. (6) _____________it righted itself and
he sighed with relief. The flight (7)________________continued without any further problems.

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LET’S PRACTISE WRITING
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school’s English language magazine. It must
begine with the following words :

When I first saw Louise, I got completely the wrong impression of her.

In your story you should include the following details :

a) A description of Louise
b) How did you get to know her better

Write your story.

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